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Wedding Fish and Chip Van in Stoke D'Abernon
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Wedding fish and chip van in Stoke D'Abernon.
- Second-day and after-party food
- Food after the first dance
- Seaside-themed weddings
Planning an event in Stoke D'Abernon?
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Thinking about a fish and chip van for your wedding for your wedding in Stoke D'Abernon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
About our wedding fish and chip van in Stoke D'Abernon
Couples love the relaxed feel: dresses, suits and paper portions of chips makes for memorable photos. Whether it is second-day and after-party food and barn weddings, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Stoke D'Abernon, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A chip van is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot near the party. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Perfect for your wedding in Stoke D'Abernon
It is often good value next to the wedding breakfast, which helps the budget go further.
In Stoke D'Abernon and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden and marquee receptions
- Laid-back receptions
- Coastal-themed receptions
- Engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include The Homewood (2 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (3.4 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and vehicles.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The service time, and the cost of running over
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Late-night snacks from the venue can be small. A chip van makes sure nobody goes home hungry. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A short service and a long afternoon’s trading are very different bookings. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- We cover Stoke D'Abernon and the whole of Surrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Stoke D'Abernon
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. In and around Stoke D'Abernon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Stoke D'Abernon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station is in Stoke D'Abernon itself. Claremont Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about vehicle access for the van.
Wherever your wedding is in KT11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road; a wedding on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to weddings in Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Stoke D'Abernon include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west) and Therfield School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (under half a mile south-west)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Evening food at a Stoke D'Abernon wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the van look lovely in the photos.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Stoke D'Abernon: your questions answered
How far is Stoke D'Abernon from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Stoke D'Abernon?
Stoke D'Abernon has its own station: Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van park by the marquee?
Usually, with the venue’s agreement and firm ground. We’ll agree the spot in advance.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Evening fish and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Also near Stoke D'Abernon
Other occasions in Stoke D'Abernon
For event organisers in Stoke D'Abernon
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Add an allergy question to your RSVP card
- Plan bins by the hatch
- Not every evening guest eats: ask us how many to plan for
- Count suppliers working late
It is kind to include suppliers working late in your numbers.
Ask your band or DJ to tell guests the van is open.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch